Mother, for the birth of God renews natures. So in all
generations we magnify thee in orthodox fashion as
the Mother and Bride of God.
Him stones to be turned into bread; and he led Him up a
mountain to see all the kingdoms of the world in a flash.
Dread, my soul, the scene; watch and pray at every hour to
God.
in the wilderness sounded, preaching repentance; while
Herod sinned with Herodias. See, my soul, that you are not
caught in the toils of sin, but embrace repentance.
and Samaria ran to hear him; and they confessed their sins,
and eagerly received baptism. But you, my soul, have not
imitated them.
earlier blessed both, eating in His flesh at the marriage in
Cana and changing water into wine, and showing His first
miracle so that you, my soul, might be changed.